Three-minute Talks (TmT) Competition 2020

Science Communication Training and Awards Program

Now Seeking Postdoc & Clinical Fellows, Graduate Students & Postbacs

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will be chosen to receive an additional $500 training/travel award.

Learn how to explain your research effectively to a broad scientific audience, in three minutes or less, with one-on-one professional training from public speaking coach Scott Morgan.

Get the chance to win up to $1,000 for use towards approved training or travel to a scientific meeting.

Visit the NICHD TmT Program website for more details: up to 10 DIR fellows (postbac, predoctoral, postdoctoral, visiting and clinical) are invited to compete for these science communication honors.

2020 TmT Program Timeline and Details

Friday, February 7	Deadline to Enter To enter, complete the 2020 Submission Form The submission form, competition rules and judging criteria are available at the NICHD TmT Webpage
Thursday, February 13	“Speaking About Science” Workshop Tips on scientific storytelling with only one slide Speaking in plain language while addressing the human health relevance for your research Creating effective visual aids
March & April, Dates TBD	Individual Coaching/Practice Sessions Meet one-on-one with public speaking coach Scott Morgan Practice your talk and obtain feedback on oral presentation skills and speech development
May, Date TBD	NICHD TmT Competition Three finalists will be chosen to advance to the next round Finalists will each be awarded $500 for approved training/travel
June, Date TBD	NIH TmT Competition (With NICHD, NHGRI, NEI, NIDCR & NCATS fellows)

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